Brenizer, Oliver C.

BRENIZER, POWELL

Posted By: Mary H. Cochrane, Volunteer
Date: 6/28/2019 at 04:13:42

Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Decatur Counties, Iowa, (Lewis Publishing Company (1887)), pp. 613-14:

"OLIVER C. BRENIZER, one of the self-made men of Fayette Township, and an active and enterprising citizen, is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Cumberland County, January 16, 1844. He grew to manhood in his native county, and in his youth learned the blacksmith's trade. He has been identified with the interests of Decatur County since April 8, 1868, coming West with the small sum of $8. Owing to his persevering energy and good management he has met with success in all his undertakings, and now owns 320 acres of Iowa's best land. His residence and 160 acres of land are located on section 24 of Fayette Township, the remaining 160 acres being in New Buda Township, his farm being well stocked with horses, cattle and hogs. Mr. Brenizer was united in marriage February 27, 1870, to Miss Mahulda Powell, a daughter of James Powell, a resident of Osage County, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Brenizer are the parents of seven children, six sons and one daughter - Oscar, Charles, Clarence, Marion, Melvin, Ocie and Mary. In politics Mr. Brenizer casts his suffrage with the Democratic party."

(Submitted to the Decatur County GenWeb site by Christy Jay, email: Jaygenie@aol.com)